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La Vergne leaders consider expanding fire-code permits, propose limits on commercial burning
Summary
City staff presented a first reading of an ordinance to amend the municipal fire code to require permits for various fire-related construction activities and to restrict commercial open burning; discussion focused on enforcement, public-safety rationale, and the list of permitable work.
La Vergne — City staff presented a first reading June 26 of an ordinance (2025‑16) to amend Title 7, Chapter 2 of the La Vergne municipal code to add construction-permit requirements tied to the fire code and to limit commercial open burning inside city limits.
Curtis, speaking for the fire department, told the Board of Mayor and Aldermen the amendment would close gaps where certain hazardous changes to fire‑safety systems — for example, replacement or substantial alteration of fire pumps, alarm systems, automatic fire-extinguishing systems, high‑capacity battery banks, and large fuel or chemical tanks — can currently be installed without an inspection or permit under the city's existing code adoption. Curtis said adding permit requirements would allow plan review, earlier inspections and…
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